Rate My Professor Hannah Steiner-Mitchell

The Student Development team under Steiner-Mitchell adopts a holistic approach, connecting students to campus support services for social, emotional, physical, or other wellbeing needs. Advisers assist students facing academic setbacks, including those who have failed papers or received poor results, reassuring them of available options and flexibility within Otago's regulations. For instance, during the first week of Semester 2, the team conducted in-person consultations with over 600 students, focusing on semester setup and support connections. Steiner-Mitchell emphasizes informed decision-making: “We can’t tell students what to do, but we can present all their options and help them make an informed decision.” Access to services includes drop-in sessions at AskOtago Central Hub and Te Huka Mātauraka, one-on-one appointments via phone, Zoom, or face-to-face, outreach to residential colleges, and email or callback requests. She recommends first-year students engage early and check in annually to stay on track. Additionally, Steiner-Mitchell is listed as Manager in the course advice team, supporting senior advisers and student advisers in academic guidance.